Policy and Advocacy Unit Coordinator

1. BACKGROUND on the PALESTINIAN FEDERATION OF INDUSTRIES (PFI)

The Palestinian Federation of Industries (PFI) was established in 1999 by a ministerial decision that was then approved by the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). In 2011 the law governing the PFI was updated, with revisions to by-laws under discussion since 2015. PFI has locations in both the West Bank and Gaza and represents 16 industrial associations with a combined membership of more than 10,000 companies. The directors of the member associations are the Board of Directors of PFI, and the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are elected from this group, with elections held every three years. PFI has 10 staff members—five in Gaza and five in the West Bank.

1. POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator of the Policy and Advocacy Unit will work closely with the Secretary General and Policy Committee in the Board of Directors to support the formation of the Unit, setting its priorities and agenda, and managing its day-to-day functions. The Director will lead the setting of strategic policy reform goals; policy analysis and research as needed to support reform needs; identifying and coordinating with relevant stakeholders; drafting white papers clarifying policy reform goals and terms.

1. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish the Policy and Advocacy Unit within the organizational structure of PFI
• Lead the strategic direction setting of the Unit
• Coordinate communication between the Unit and the Board of Directors and its various committees
• Design a policy reform approach specific to each policy issue
• Lead and support the implementation of the policy reform approach, including setting and attending meetings and supporting stakeholders to follow through on action steps identified, which may include policy and legal reforms
• Establish and implement a reform approach for identified priority issues
• Design and carry-out advocacy efforts for the adoption of set policy reforms
• Lead PFI’s efforts to engage with the Palestinian industrial sector through the following:
  • Systemize and institutionalize policy related information within the structure of PFI and its member unions
  • Organize and lead regular feedback and information dissemination meetings with sector union representatives and PFI Board of Directors and leadership
• Present regular progress reports to PFI Secretary General and Board of Directors

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

The Coordinator will have:

• At least 10 years of experience and demonstrated effectiveness implementing policy reform activities in WBG, including research; analysis (political economy analysis); and negotiations
• An extensive professional network across public and private sector stakeholders in WBG
• An advanced (Master’s preferred) degree in a related specialty (political science, economics, Law, public policy, or another related subject)
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic (fluency of English is an advantage)

To apply please send your CV to [email protected] by June 15th , 2023, citing “ Policy and Advocacy Unit Coordinator “ in the subject line, noting that only shortlisted will be contacted.